The Process of Transition in Career Transitions

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This is the time of year when transition comes to the forefront with it being the end of the academic year and graduation time, where speeches fill the air with discussions about the changes that the graduates will be...

Older Jobseekers: 4 Tips to Prepare For Career Search Success

Interview Prep, Job Search, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Many older workers have been shell-shocked with how hard this challenging economy has hit their demographic.   Older people aged 50 and over, have been affected by this financial crisis than ever before.  How do you...

Summer Beach Reading = Career Campaign Improvements!

Job Search, Must Reads

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, CCMC, CJSS Being proactive over the summer will put you in good stead when the fall hiring season starts.  Taking steps to advance your search now can make all of the difference and give you a leg up! One way to do this is by reading.  So I...

Strength and Resilience in Career Search

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS As the 9/11 ceremonies are observed around the country, I am struck by the strength and resilience that the people of this country exhibited in the throes of this terrible tragedy. To all of those people who lost loved ones, be...

Rules of Engagement In Career Search – Preparing For The Interview: Part 1

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In my last posting, I discussed some of the out of the ordinary things that people have been encountering as they work towards getting a face-to-face interview. In a prior post, I discussed the telephone interview and the way...